Chu State is a country that likes to move its capital, but it likes the new but never hates the old. No matter where it moves, the capital is named Ying.
No, when the old capital was captured by Bai Qi, the Chu State moved the capital to Chencheng and renamed Chencheng Ying.
It seems that this way we can forget the humiliation of losing a teacher and the pain of losing land.
A guard came out from the Chu Palace and said to Gongsun Long who was standing outside the palace: "Please come back, please."
"Is the King of Chu still unwilling to receive you?" Gongsun Long sighed.
When he first arrived in the Chu State, he was full of confidence and prepared a lot of words to persuade the King of Chu. He could guarantee that as long as the King of Chu received him, he would definitely be convinced by him to form an alliance with the State of Zhao.
However, five days passed, and he didn't even see King Chu's face...
My eloquence is of no use.
"Mr. Gongsun, there is news about the master."
At this time, the retainer who stayed behind in the official residence came here with one person.
Each country's capital has official residences for receiving envoys from various countries, and special officials are arranged to manage them. The signs are very eye-catching, and each envoy's stay is also recorded, including the name, height, body shape, and specific characteristics of the envoy and his entourage.
Therefore, it was easy for Zhao Kuo's followers to find this place.
"Qi has met Mr. Gongsun. This is a letter from the Lord." Qi took out the letter and handed it to Gongsun Long.
"My lord has persuaded King Wei to form an alliance!" Gongsun Long was shocked.
Counting the time, I didn’t even see him here, but Zhao Kuo was already preparing to go on an expedition!
Gongsun Long felt a little bitter in his heart.
"I understand." Gongsun Long nodded and walked to the guards, "General, please inform me again that the three Jin Dynasties have formed an alliance."
Zhao Wei has already formed an alliance, and Gongsun Long has no doubts about South Korea's alliance with the two countries. Depending on the distance between the two countries, the alliance may have been signed by now.
"Then you wait here for a moment and I will inform you right away." The guard thought for a moment and decided to inform you again.
After a while, a big fat man staggered out of the hall.
"Are you the famous Mr. Gongzi Long? Hahaha, I have admired you for a long time. It's all because of these guards. I didn't even know to announce your arrival. Sir, please come in quickly. I heard that you and your country's horse uniforms I once had a debate about Gongsun Long and Turtle, but I don’t know..."
"Ahem." Chun Shenjun reminded quickly.
"Ah, I made the mistake of saying something wrong. Sir, my white horse is not a horse. I am very familiar with it. I have never had a chance to ask for advice. This time, sir, I must stay in Chu for a few more days."
…
Fan Ju's plan obviously succeeded. Since Lou Huan came to Zhao State, the ministers of Zhao State began to argue. Some agreed to negotiate peace with Qin and some did not agree to negotiate peace with Qin.
Lin Xiangru was ill at home. Zhao Sheng and Yu Xin persuaded King Zhao several times to send envoys to Han, Wei and Chu for help, but King Zhao refused.
The public clamor for peace talks became louder and louder, and Zhao Kuo's reputation fell to the bottom. The nobles repeatedly wrote letters requesting peace talks with Qin. In desperation, King Zhao had no choice but to summon Lou Huan again.
"Lou Xu paid his respects to King Zhao. I wonder if King Zhao has considered whether to negotiate peace with Qin?" Lou Xu leaned over and paid homage.
He is no longer interested in King Zhao's answer because his purpose of coming to Zhao has been achieved.
The State of Zhao did not receive reinforcements or food, and the nobles and people also lost their fighting spirit. The ministers were divided into two factions, trying to blame each other. Now the State of Zhao is dead.
Of course, Lu Xuan still had to accompany Zhao Guo to perform in the theater.
King Zhao glanced at Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng. Zhao Sheng turned his head away and ignored King Zhao.
King Zhao helplessly looked at Pingyang Lord Zhao Bao, and Zhao Bao had no choice but to stand up and say: "We, the State of Zhao, agree to negotiate peace. We can also withdraw the army of the wild king first, but Shangdang must belong to our State of Zhao."
"Before I came, Your Majesty specially told me that Shangdang must belong to our Qin State, otherwise Zhao's 400,000 soldiers will be buried in Shangdang." Lou Huan straightened his back and was full of aura.
"You..." Zhao Bao suddenly turned red with anger.
"Your Majesty, as things stand now, I'd better agree. The lives of our Zhao Kingdom's 400,000 soldiers are very important." Lou Chang said sadly.
"Alas." King Zhao sighed deeply, and his young body suddenly hunched over.
"In that case, then..."
"Your Majesty, this is the news from Ma Fuzi." At this time, a eunuch quickly walked in from outside and interrupted King Zhao's words.
Lou Huan looked at the bamboo slips in the eunuch's hand, and suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.
"Ma Fuzi? Show me quickly." King Zhao quickly took the letter and opened it. He was overjoyed and said, "Okay, okay! It's my Ma Fuzi from Zhao. Talking about peace? Haha. Bodyguard."
"
"Deng Deng Deng!"
Two rows of guards walked in from outside.
"Invite the envoy of Qin out." King Zhao pointed at Lou Huan and said.
"promise!"
Two rows of guards walked to Lou Xu's side. Lou Xu didn't struggle. He gave Lou Chang a look secretly, got up and walked calmly out of the palace.
"The news came from Ma Fuzi. He has convinced King Wei that Zhao and Wei have formed an alliance. In the near future, Wei will mobilize an army of 200,000 to attack Qin. Our army in Changping can be saved." King Zhao said excitedly.
Taking some pictures.
"Ma Fuzi actually arrived in Wei!"
"Ma Fuzi actually convinced the King of Wei to form an alliance with our country, Zhao!"
"Your Majesty, Ma Fuzi left his post without your Majesty's consent and abandoned his army to go to Daliang. This is a serious offense and must be severely punished." Lou Chang immediately stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, this is a great achievement. We must reward it greatly and let the people in the whole city know about it." Lord Pingyuan said with cupped hands.
"Your Majesty, why don't you make Zhao Kuo the Lord of Mafu? It would be a good idea for the son to inherit the title of his father." Zhao Bao also said.
"Your Majesty, you must not encourage this trend. If everyone is like Ma Fuzi, who will take your Majesty seriously in the future?" Lou Chang said.
"You treacherous minister." Zhao Bao cursed. He wanted to imitate Yu Xin and rush over to kick him, but he didn't have the courage.
Last time, Yu Xin was so angry with King Zhao and Lou Chang that he didn't come here these days, otherwise Lou Chang would have to suffer at least two more blows.
"There will be no punishment. Let's talk about the canonization later." King Zhao said impatiently.
"Your Majesty is wise." Lou Chang showed a victorious smile on his face.
…
After coming out of the palace, Lou Chang immediately went to see his father Zhong and told him about the alliance between Zhao and Wei.
When Lou Huan heard this, he was immediately shocked. He did not ask for resignation from King Zhao, so he left Handan as if running away, and hurried back to Qin State to tell King Qin the news.
…
"Your Majesty, Lou Xu was once a minister of our Zhao Kingdom, and later he defected to the Qin Kingdom. Lou Chang is his nephew. Your Majesty, please be careful." Chulong reminded.
"Master Zuo, don't worry, I believe in Lou Chang." King Zhao waved his hand indifferently.
What's wrong with the nephew? Le Yi's son is still in Yan State and was named the King of Chang State.
Upon seeing this, Chulong did not continue to persuade, and left the palace step by step with a cane...